AI Adoption & Growth Strategy Intern

Advantage Solutions; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly internship

Job summary

Advantage Solutions is seeking a Summer Internship for 2027 in St. Louis. The AI Adoption & Growth Strategy Intern will assist the Office of AI with adoption, strategy, and measurement efforts across AI initiatives.

The role focuses on translating technical concepts into business language and developing executive-ready deliverables. This 10-week program runs May 24 – August 6, 2027, with travel to St. Louis for Welcome Week and Summative Week.

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma or GED and current enrollment in a 4-year program in the US.
• GPA minimum of 3.0 required.
• Pursuing degrees in information systems, analytics, business, finance, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Support AI adoption initiatives and help employees understand and use AI-enabled solutions.
• Engage with AI Champions network and contribute ideas for adoption.
• Translate technical concepts into clear business language, presentations, or guides.

Skills

Prioritization

Communication

Collaboration

Translate technical concepts

Detail-oriented

AI tools familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Enrolled in 4-year program in the US

Minimum 3.0 GPA

Pursuing IS/Analytics/Business/Strategy related degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Advantage Solutions is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management, and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers, and producers of food and consumer packaged goods. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, helping consumers access products across a wide range of retail channels.

Advantage Solutions is hiring for our 2027 Summer Internship Program. This individual will join us for 10 weeks, from May 24 through August 6, 2027. Internships provide students with challenging, relevant work experience in their field of interest and exposure to additional career opportunities. Internships may lead to future opportunities within the Company, although full-time employment is not guaranteed.

Position Summary

The AI Adoption & Growth Strategy Intern will join the Office of AI and support work that helps Advantage Solutions expand the use of AI and translate AI investments into measurable business value. Depending on business priorities and the intern’s strengths, projects may emphasize AI adoption and change management, AI growth strategy, or measurement of AI impact and return on investment. This opportunity is ideal for a business-minded student who is interested in the intersection of artificial intelligence, strategy, communications, analytics, technology adoption, and organizational change.

This is not a software engineering or programming internship. The intern will work alongside technical and business partners, but the primary emphasis is on adoption, translation, strategy, communication, measurement, and impact.

Responsibilities

• Support AI adoption initiatives that help employees understand, access, and effectively use AI-enabled solutions.
• Engage with the AI Champions network and contribute ideas for increasing participation, knowledge sharing, and solution adoption.
• Translate technical concepts and builder‑created solutions into clear business language, user guidance, presentations, or communications.
• Gather stakeholder feedback and identify barriers, needs, and opportunities related to AI adoption.
• Support AI growth strategy work, including research, solution positioning, communications, and development of outward‑facing business opportunities.
• Help define and track measures of AI value, such as time saved, productivity gains, avoided technology costs, adoption, usage, and business impact.
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative information and convert findings into practical recommendations for leaders and partners.
• Develop PowerPoint presentations, executive‑ready summaries, process materials, and other project deliverables.
• Own or contribute to a substantive summer project that can be presented during the internship capstone experience.
• Participate in team meetings, internship programming, manager check‑ins, and other development experiences.
• Perform other duties and project work as assigned based on evolving Office of AI and business priorities.

Internship Criteria

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Currently attending an accredited four‑year degree‑granting institution or an accredited graduate, master’s, or MBA program in the United States.
• Rising senior during the Summer 2027 internship period is preferred; exceptional rising juniors may also be considered.
• Pursuing a degree in information systems, business analytics, business administration, finance, accounting, strategy, management, marketing, communications, technology management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated interest in artificial intelligence and its application to business challenges.
• Ability to communicate complex or technical concepts clearly to nontechnical audiences.
• Ability to organize project work, ask thoughtful questions, manage priorities, and follow through on commitments.
• Comfort working with evolving priorities and ambiguity in a new and rapidly developing area.
• Strong collaboration skills and the emotional intelligence to work with technical builders, business users, and leaders.
• Practical experience with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Applicants need to have a minimum 3.0 GPA.

The salary for this role is $23.00 per hour.

Preferred Skills and Attributes

• Coursework or project experience in AI, information systems, change management, digital transformation, innovation, strategy, analytics, marketing, communications, or finance.
• Experience helping others adopt a new technology, process, product, or way of working.
• Experience developing presentations, communications, user guidance, or recommendations for a varied audience.
• Familiarity with AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT, or similar platforms.
• Exposure to ROI analysis, benefits measurement, product strategy, market research, or business‑case development.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining proactive communication in a virtual environment.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, critical‑thinking, and problem‑solving skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Direct Reports: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports.
• Indirect Reports: This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports.

Travel and/or Driving Requirements

• Travel to St. Louis is required for Welcome Week, May 24–26, 2027, and Summative Week, August 3–6, 2027.
• Transportation and lodging for these trips will be provided by Advantage Solutions.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Strong prioritization and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and build effective working relationships.
• Ability to translate technical information into practical business language.
• Well‑organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
• Ability to learn and responsibly apply emerging technology and AI tools.

Work Environment and Program Experience

• This is a remote‑friendly opportunity. St. Louis may provide additional opportunities for in‑person interaction, but location is not a requirement. The intern should be able to build relationships, communicate consistently, and manage work effectively in a virtual environment.
• The 10‑week summer experience includes meaningful manager‑led work, Intern Insider sessions, weekly office hours, National Intern Day activities, and a final capstone presentation during Summative Week.

Environmental and Physical Requirements

• Work is performed primarily in a remote office or sedentary environment and requires regular use of a computer and communication technology. The intern must be able to perform the essential functions of the role, with reasonable accommodations provided as required by applicable law.

Additional Information Regarding Company Job Duties and Job Descriptions

Job duties may include additional responsibilities assigned by the intern’s supervisor or another manager based on the needs of the position or department. This job description describes the general nature and level of work being performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Advantage Solutions may alter job responsibilities or assign additional responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company will provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities as required by applicable law.

Any estimate, schedule, or guideline provided in connection with this role is intended for planning purposes. Associates must accurately record all time worked, including required administrative time and work‑related travel time.

Internships provide relevant work experience and exposure to potential career opportunities. Participation in the program does not guarantee future employment with Advantage Solutions.